Add 21/9 and 28/12
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 2 4/12
21/9 + 28/12 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
21/9 = 21 × 4/9 × 4 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
28/12 = 28 × 3/12 × 3 = 84/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 84/36 = 84 + 84/36 = 168/36 - 168/36 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 21/9 + 28/12 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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